Twelfth graders prepare themselves for a mock moot court. In groups, they are presented with an overview of each activity and research appellate cases related to the topic given to them. They identify regions of the country that have...

Students investigate Justice Week in Britain. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites related to law and order in the U.K. Students may create their own anti-social art as a culminating activity.

Students identify the process for settling a criminal dispute (how are the facts of the case presented; how is the dispute resolved?, and

Students identify the process for settling a legal dispute, identify key players in a legal dispute (who presents the facts; who makes the final decision) and determine what makes a decision fair.

High schoolers take a closer look at the death penalty. In this U.S. government lesson plan, students watch a Discovery video about capital punishment in the United States and then compose letters to the editors of newspapers about their...

Students read, discuss and act out an actual case study dealing with a juvenile crime. They complete discussion questions associated with case study.

Students explore capital punishment. In this death penalty instructional activity, students research capital punishment and write an editorial defending 1 side of the issue.